Get help using iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List

Learn what to do if you have issues using iCloud Bookmarks or Reading List. For example, if you need to access a bookmark that you accidentally deleted or make changes in your web browser that don’t update on your other devices, we can help.

Before you get started

Check the System Status page to see if there are known issues affecting iCloud Bookmarks, since your device might not be the cause of your issue.

Make sure your date and time settings on your device are correct. You can easily fix issues caused by incorrect date and time settings by entering the right information.

If your bookmarks don't display in the same order across all of your devices, check how many bookmarks are in the folder. If the folder contains more than 500 bookmarks, the order of bookmarks might not be the same on all devices.

If you need to access a bookmark that you deleted within the last 30 days, you can recover it from iCloud.com. Click Settings, and under Advanced, click Restore Bookmarks.

Refresh your browser

Bookmarks in Google Chrome might not update as quickly as in Internet Explorer or Firefox. This is because Google Chrome limits the number of updates you can make in a short period.

Check your bookmarks in another browser

If you can't use iCloud Bookmarks with one browser, try using them with a different browser.

Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10 doesn’t support iCloud Bookmarks. If you want to use iCloud Bookmarks in Windows 10, use a supported browser, like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer. Learn more about the system requirements for iCloud.

For example, if you typically use Internet Explorer, try using Firefox. If you only experience the issue in a particular browser, follow the browser-specific steps in this section. If the issue affects more than one browser, check for issues with your computer and network settings and connections.

Check the location of your Internet Explorer Favorites folder

If you changed the location where you save your Internet Explorer Favorites (bookmarks), your Favorites won't automatically update on your other devices. To fix this issue:

If you turned off Chrome in iCloud for Windows, the Extensions tab will open in Chrome. To disable the extension, deselect the Enable checkbox next to the iCloud Bookmarks extension, or click the trash icon to remove the extension.

If you turned off Firefox in iCloud for Windows, the Firefox Add-ons Manager will open. Click Disable next to the iCloud Bookmarks add-on to disable the add-on, or click Remove to remove the add-on.

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